Representatives of more than a dozen Local First / Buy Local groups met on May 7, 2010, in Somerville for a day of sharing best ideas and practices, strategizing, networking and, of course, socializing! A big thanks to Somerville Local First for hosting this great event!
About Stacy Mitchell
Stacy Mitchell is a senior researcher with the New Rules Project, where she directs initiatives on community banking and independent retail. Her latest book is Big-Box Swindle, and she also produces a popular monthly newsletter called the Hometown Advantage Bulletin. Stacy lives in Portland, Maine, and serves on the board of the Portland Independent Business & Community Alliance.
